Principal Avionics Systems Consultant

Calista Corporation; California, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Holding, LLC seeks a Senior Avionics Systems Consultant to provide independent analysis and advisory support for avionics and aircraft electrical systems across research aircraft, simulators, and integration projects. You will assess risk, develop troubleshooting strategies, and guide technical decisions for NASA programs and leadership.

The role emphasizes analytical insight, system integration expertise, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and flight operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of experience with aircraft avionics, electrical systems, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with integration, troubleshooting, testing, or evaluation of ILS, TCAS, TACAN, and related avionics systems.
• Strong writing, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical advisor on avionics and electrical systems across research aircraft, simulators, and integrated aircraft systems.
• Analyze complex failures, discrepancies, test results, and maintenance history; document findings and recommend actions.
• Evaluate proposed avionics modifications for feasibility, compatibility, airworthiness, and risk; influence decisions.
• Provide senior technical support for integration, troubleshooting, testing, and evaluation of ILS, TCAS, TACAN systems.
• Develop approaches, plans, test strategies, and acceptance criteria with engineers and stakeholders.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, and configuration data; identify gaps and risks.

Skills

Avionics systems

System integration

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/aerospace avionics or related field

Tools

NAMIS or comparable data systems

Job description

Yulista Holding, LLC seeks a Senior Avionics Systems Consultant to provide independent analysis and advisory support for avionics and aircraft electrical systems across research aircraft, simulators, and integration projects. You will assess risk, develop troubleshooting strategies, and guide technical decisions for NASA programs and leadership.

The role emphasizes analytical insight, system integration expertise, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and flight operations